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KIA CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including KIA engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Kia -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> Sephia -> Sportage
Vehicle: 1996 KIA Sephia LS 1.8 L4 GAS
Sephia
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove radiator grille.
- Remove liquid pipe and disconnect receiver/drier switch connector.
- Remove condenser as shown in Fig. , noting the following:
- Insert a sheet of protective cardboard between condenser and radiator.
- Immediately plug open fittings to prevent moisture from entering system.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply clean compressor oil to O-rings before connecting fittings. Do not apply compressor oil to fitting nuts.
- Rem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Kia -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Kia -> Component Locations -> Optima w/2.4L Engine & Sportage
Vehicle: 2006 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Optima EX 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove ball joint assembly mounting bolt from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect driveshaft from axle hub using plastic hammer.
- Remove bearing and bracket assembly.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool between transaxle case and driveshaft assembly, then separate driveshaft from transaxle assembly. Always use care not to damage trans...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which mon...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 KIA Sorento 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Mark alternator drive belt running direction using suitable felt pen or chalk, then remove belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, nuts and spacers, then the alternator.
- Reverse procedure to install...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2006-09 Rio
Vehicle: 2009 KIA RIO SX 1.6 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10.000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the glove compartment stops located at each side, then lower the glove compartment.
- Remove the cabin...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Kia -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 KIA Amanti 3.5 V6 GAS
The TCS warning lamp, will illuminate for 2-4 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. The lamp should go off after the 2-4 seconds has elapsed. If the warning lamp remains ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 KIA Sephia 1.8 L4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sportage LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air Conditi...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Mirror Components Diagram for 2006 KIA Optima LX 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Belts Diagram for 2005 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 KIA Optima 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 KIA Optima EX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TPMS EQUIPPED TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY Vehicle: 2006 KIA Amanti 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Power Sliding Door Remote Controller Vehicle: 2009 KIA Sedona EX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR KIA AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most KIA cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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